Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | Adrian Goldberg | A. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher | |||||||||
| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Duncan Henderson | D. Henderson | |||||||||
| Dominic Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | |||||||||
| Neil Gemmill | N. Gemmill | | 61 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 46 | M | | 6 | | D | 40 | | Richard James | R. James | |||||||||
| Colin Mcallister | C. Mcallister | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | |||||||||
| Colin Ferguson | C. Ferguson | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Scott Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Don Elliott | D. Elliott | | 36 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Stephen Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Stephen Kerr | S. Kerr | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Paul Inglis | P. Inglis | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,580 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Brechin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Brechin are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
3.24
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.52
0-0Duncan Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.26
Colin Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.25
0-0Matt Strachan hacks Don Elliott from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.38
Scott Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist goes all the way! Billy McCoist takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.21
0-0Dominic Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Don Elliott. Don Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Gallacher.
27.08
0-0Matt Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Don Elliott. Don Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adrian Goldberg easily smothers it!
30.08
0-0Richard James hacks Alex Gallacher from behind! The referee calls over Richard James and warns him to calm down! Alex Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.44
Colin Ferguson brings the ball forward. Colin Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.24
Alex Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Adrian Goldberg manages to keep it out.
38.14
Richard James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.14
Matt Strachan passes the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Greig easily smothers it.
40.02
Dominic Gallacher passes the ball forward to Alex Gallacher. These players appear to think like one. Alex Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Colin Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
Stephen Kerr comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Henderson. The referee calls over Stephen Kerr and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.07
Matt Ferguson makes a simple pass to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr flicks the ball with his head but somehow Adrian Goldberg manages to keep it out.
53.04
Dominic Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Gallacher passes the ball forward to Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.30
Don Elliott passes the ball forward to Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Henderson.
59.40
Dominic Gallacher advances with the ball. Dominic Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Henderson.
63.01
John Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Adrian Goldberg.
71.38
Raith Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brechin's defence.
75.17
Neil Gemmill brings the ball forward. Neil Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Booth.
77.52
Matt Strachan catches Don Elliott on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Strachan and warns him to calm down! Don Elliott runs off the knock.
81.17
Dominic Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.38
Don Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Inglis. Paul Inglis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Goldberg!
90.00
Colin Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Kerr. Stephen Kerr shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
21.2%
45.9%
32.9%